Presentation
The Domaine MAILLARD Père et Fils was created in 1766 but it was in 1952 that it finally settled in Chorey-les-Beaune. Starting from a few plots worked by Daniel MAILLARD, the estate has expanded to cover 19 hectares spread over 7 villages: Chorey-les-Beaune, Savigny-les-Beaune, Beaune, Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Meursault, and Volnay. Today, the estate is managed by Pascal MAILLARD, Daniel's son, representing the tenth generation. It produces a wide range of wines by practicing reasoned farming for years.
Location
0.77 hectare plot.
Terroir
The soil consists of marly limestones and marls from the Middle and Upper Jurassic period. These are brown soils mixed with pebbles and gravel from hard limestones.
In the vineyard
Traditional with plowing, green harvesting, leaving 6 to 7 clusters per vine.
Harvest
After manual harvesting, the sorting and selection of the best bunches are carried out. Bunches that lack maturity or are damaged (botrytis) are systematically separated and destroyed. Thus, only the best bunches are put into the vat for vinification.
Winemaking
This one lasting 12 to 15 days at a controlled temperature with 1 to 2 punch-downs per day. When the winemaking process is complete, the wine is transferred to a tank to rest for a few days.
Ageing
Aged in 228-liter barrels, 50% of which are new, for 18 months. Bottled after a light filtration to preserve the wine's full character, aroma, body, and length on the palate.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 25 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The wine is a deep purple color, with hints of game and very ripe fruits. The liveliness and tannic structure define the palate. Very well located, very close to premier cru vineyards.
Food pairings
It goes very well with game (wild boar, for example).